BARRETT, Francis (ca 1770-80, d. 1802 or later). The Magus, or Celestial Intelligencer. London: for Lackington, Allen, and Co., 1801 [but 1875]. Facsimile reprint of the first edition of 1801.
Sale 945 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
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Nov 9, 2021
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Nov 10, 2021
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$500 -
$700
Sold for $1,125
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Lot Description
BARRETT, Francis (ca 1770-80, d. 1802 or later). The Magus, or Celestial Intelligencer. London: for Lackington, Allen, and Co., 1801 [but 1875].
4to (285 x 220 mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece, 22 engraved plates (5 with hand-coloring). (Lacking final advertisement leaf, some very minor soiling.) Later half cloth uncut (rebacked preserving portion of original spine, some light wear).
Facsimile reprint of the first edition of 1801. "Composed in the Christian tradition, The Magus was a farrago of Renaissance alchemy and natural and talismatic magic that fitted contemporary Gothic taste... The book's most startling feature was a set of gargoyle-like portraits of demons conjured up in ritual magic ceremonies" (DNB).
Property from the Thomas Sills Trust, Chicago. Illinois
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